Atlas of Technological Megatrends

:: The Functionality Grid
Scroll over cells to view information on elements of the functionality grid: Matter (M), Energy (E), Information (I).
:: Megatrends in M
“Dematerialization”. Increasing competition between materials, e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers and and composites. Steady progress in ... click to view more.
:: Megatrends in E
Increasing “power density” together with “decarbonization”. Proliferation of energy conversion processes. Traditional sources predominate... click to view more.
:: Megatrends in I
Virtual reality advances. Bio-tech grows as gene prospecting and mapping improves. Flash memories developing rapidly... click to view more.
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